Today is Marine Day in Japan. Marine Day (Also known as Ocean Day, Sea Day or ‘Umi no hi’) is a public holiday in Japan on the third Monday in July. It is a day for the island nation of Japan to show appreciation for the seas and oceans. The day was also established as a holiday to express gratitude for the gifts of the sea, honor its importance, and pray for the prosperity of Japan as a maritime nation.
Today is the birthday, in 1949, of Mike Vale, bass, from American rock band, Tommy James & The Shondells who had the 1966 US No.1 single ‘Hanky Panky’, the 1968 UK No.1 single ‘Mony Mony’ and the hit ‘I Think We’re Alone Now’. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFWhTqLSVzE
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